Science

Illinois-Made NASA Device Wins 'Coolest Thing' Award

The NASA Standard Initiator, crucial for space travel, was named the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.

Nearly One-Third of U.S. May See Aurora Borealis Overnight

NOAA forecasts northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon.

Northern Lights Could Be Visible as Far South as Illinois and Oregon Tonight

Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.

Excessive Nitrogen Application Depleting Soil Carbon Pools

University of Illinois researchers find N fertilizer may be 'browning the green revolution' by reducing soil carbon and nitrogen levels

USDA Commits $700 Million to Regenerative Agriculture

Funding aims to boost no-till farming and soil health practices nationwide

Retired NRCS Conservationist Reflects on Illinois' Shift to No-Till Farming

Leon Wendte, a 33-year veteran of the National Resources Conservation Service, played a key role in encouraging farmers to adopt no-till and conservation practices.

Farmers Warned About Inconsistent Annual Ryegrass Seed

Mixing of varieties can lead to uneven emergence and winter hardiness issues

Long-Term Study Shows Yield Key in Weed Control

Research at Northern Illinois Agronomy Research Center compares residual and non-residual herbicide systems in Roundup Ready corn and soybeans.

Colder Winters May Not Kill Plant Diseases

Fungal pathogens have survival structures that enable them to withstand harsh weather conditions.